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Restaurant Reopening Resources

Modern Restaurant Management

. “By combining this guidance with a restaurant’s existing policies gleaned from the FDA Food Code, ServSafe training, and recommendations from local health officials, they can help secure a safe opening,” said Sherman Brown, executive vice president, training and certification.

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Safely Reopening Restaurants in the Era of COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

Also of concern is that important certifications may have expired, such as annual tests for a facility’s fire suppression system or expired fire extinguisher certifications. Infection control, including employee wellness checks, identifying high touch surfaces and increasing cleaning and sanitizing schedules.

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Avoid Digital Pitfalls When a Restaurant Changes Hands

Modern Restaurant Management

hours, offerings, website link, ordering link, reservations and reviews). Reservations and Online Orders If the restaurant uses third- party services for online reservations and online ordering, inquire about the details of the services so you understand how much you’ll be paying, how they work, and how to access the accounts.

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How Restaurants Can Utilize a Small Business Loan to Fuel Growth

The Rail

Offering certifications , professional development courses, or leadership training enhances team competency, thereby improving guest experiences and retention rates. Businesses with substantial financial reserves stay flexible and responsive rather than postponing expansion plans because of short-term revenue gaps.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Navigating the various certifications related to sustainability can also be daunting, and many consumers remain skeptical about sustainability claims. Deliverect’s goal has always been to connect the restaurant with their customers –– whether via third party delivery apps, reservation platforms, or marketing channels.

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The Rise of Transparent Dining and What It Means for Restaurants

The Rail

Diners are researching menus, scanning quick response (QR) codes, and evaluating supply chains with a level of detail once reserved for industry insiders. These figures underscore that sustainability benefits the environment and helps restaurants as well by improving their efficiency, saving costs, and strengthening customer loyalty.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

Give them a name tag but reserve the embroidery for a right of passage. To a cook enrolled in the school of hard knocks, this is a certificate of accomplishment. It may seem trivial, but it is important – a real sense of pride that should not be diminished by automatically providing that without associated accomplishment.